Double-spurred Spurfowl
Pternistis bicalcaratus
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À propos
A medium Phasianidae spurfowl (~444 g) of West African forests and forest edges from Senegambia to Ghana. Named for the two spurs on each leg. Brown and white-streaked; red facial skin. Inhabits secondary growth and woodland-grassland margins. Feeds on seeds and invertebrates; forages in small groups. Least Concern.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 34,1 cm | 13.4 in |
| Poids | 444,0 g | 15.66 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Brown above with pale buff shaft streaks; whitish below with dark brown streaking; red bill; red orbital skin; yellow legs; male with two prominent tarsal spurs diagnostic. West African species; sexes similar.
Habitat & Range
Répartition géographique
Resident of open woodland, forest edge, and moist savanna in West Africa from Senegal and Gambia east to Togo and Benin.
Diet & Feeding
Feeds on seeds, berries, invertebrates, and plant material in West African savanna and scrub.
Statut de conservation
Comportement et reproduction
Nidification
Nest type: SC.
Taille de la couvée
4-8
Son
Chant
Strident crowing series of raspy 'ka-wee' notes; noisy duets at dawn; alarm call a sharp clucking 'kek-kek-kek'
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Galliformes (Gamebirds) |
| Famille | Phasianidae (Pheasants & Partridges) |
| Genus | Pternistis |
| Espèces | Pternistis bicalcaratus |
Distribution
Double-spurred Spurfowl has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Phasianidae family